Ryan's Case for Smiles - Austin Chapter
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Ryan’s Case for Smiles is dedicated to helping sick children cope with the stress of life changing illnesses and injuries. We provide children with whimsical pillowcases throughout North America to give them an emotional boost and hope that enhances their emotional well-being. A hospital stay can be a terrifying experience for a child. So terrifying that 20% of children who survive cancer meet the
05/21/2023
Information for sewing a pillowcase can be found at https://caseforsmiles.org/get-involved/ . Completed pillowcases can be dropped off at Honey Bee Quilt Store, north Austin or Poppy Quilt N Sew, Georgetown. Have questions? Contact us at [email protected] or comment below.
GET INVOLVED - Ryan's Case for Smiles THE GIFT OF TIME Help children and families cope with the traumatic stress of illness and injuries by donating your time. The secret to our success is the strength of the thousands of volunteers around the world giving their time to help kids feel better to heal better. We want you to join our team!...
05/11/2023
Things that make you smile. If you have a contact at a local Austin-area hospital, please let us know!
It's big smiles like these that fuel us to do more! This darling pillowcase recipient's mom shared that after receiving her paw print pillowcase at a hospital stay in March she still sleeps with it every night!
04/08/2023
03/03/2023
Join Us Wednesdays at 1 pm EST this April!
Ryan’s Case for Smiles is hosting a free virtual webinar series called "What About Siblings?: Understanding and Supporting Siblings of Children with Illnesses and Injuries”. It will be held every Wednesday at 1 pm EST starting 4/12. It is free and open to the public, and is perfect for practitioners and family members alike.
Sessions will feature the latest research, current resources for siblings, and a sibling panel sharing their unique stories and perspectives. Continuing education credits and certificates of attendance are available to social workers, child life specialists and other professionals at no cost.
Please share this information with healthcare partners, families, or anyone else who might be interested in attending. For more information, click
2023 Sibling Conference - Coping Space Register for the 2023 What About Siblings? Webinar Series on supporting siblings of children with severe illnesses & injuries. Earn free CLS and SW CEs.
01/25/2023
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